Town Pop. 2,058

Living in Coven: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coven comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 52/100 versus a median of 67/100.

It scores 14 points below the WV9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. Its broadband score runs 35 points above the WV9 district's 56/100. Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WV9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 82 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Paradise Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 Old Stafford Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Brewood Road 12 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.471 · PM2.5 6.648 · PM10 11.552 µg/m³
72
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • St Paul's CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital4 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital7.4 mi
Russells Hall Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr A Riaz and Mrs Shabana Riaz2.1 mi
GP capacity1,946 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired36.4%Student2.7%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary26.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.6%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax South Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,543
B £1,800
C £2,057
D £2,314
E £2,828
F £3,342
G £3,857
H £4,628
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Bilbrook 3.3 mi
Codsall 3.5 mi
Penkridge 4.5 mi
J2 M54 1.5 mi
J2 M54 1.7 mi
J1 M54 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £265,000 17
Semi-detached £265,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£219k £259k £300k £339k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Four Ashes 34 1.3 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Brewood 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Calf Heath 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shareshill 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rodbaston 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Codsall 62 3.2 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Essington 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Springhill 59 4.4 mi away ⇄
Penkridge 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wolverhampton 66 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coven a nice place to live?

Coven has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coven is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Coven?

Coven is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 172 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coven?

Among the top-rated schools in Coven is St Paul's CofE First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Coven in total.

What are house prices like in Coven?

The current median house price in Coven is £265,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £265,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

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Postcode districts in Coven

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